Steel City, IL
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois
Steel City is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois. It is 2.3 miles NW of Benton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62812.
Steel City at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 62812
- Nearest town
- Benton (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.9981, -88.8792
Weather in Steel City now
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Steel City weather by the hour
Steel City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Steel City.
This week in Steel City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Steel City
What is the weather usually like in Steel City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 46.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,168 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Steel City: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENTON 2 N, IL US (USC00110608), adjusted for the elevation of Steel City.
Steel City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Steel City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Steel City?
Steel City has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Steel City is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Steel City
The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 45.6 miles W of Steel City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Steel City.
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Questions about Steel City
Where is Steel City, IL?
Steel City is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, 2.3 miles NW of Benton.
What county is Steel City in?
Steel City is in Franklin County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Steel City, IL?
The ZIP code for Steel City is 62812.
What is the nearest town to Steel City?
Benton, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Steel City?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 45.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Steel City?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Steel City?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Steel City?
About 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Steel City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Steel City?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Steel City have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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